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One person was killed and 4 wounded as a result of a Russian strike on Myrnohrad, Donetsk region. A 9-storey building, 6 multi-storey buildings, a pharmacy, a cinema and 2 shops were damaged.

The Russian Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry announce that Ukraine is allegedly preparing to attack the Kursk nuclear power plant. Russia calls on international organizations to condemn “provocative actions” and prevent a “large-scale man-made disaster.

The hat from the movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom became the most expensive item at the auction in Los Angeles. Other artifacts sold include a Star Wars stormtrooper helmet and Harry Potter's wand.

There are 75-90 thousand Russian occupants in Zaporizhzhia region. Their number is not stable due to the constant movement of units between the frontline, in particular from Zaporizhzhia to Donetsk region.

The co-founder of Monobank reported a prolonged DDoS attack on the bank. In two days, the number of requests for service is approaching 3 billion, but the bank continues to operate.

Russian troops shelled Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovs'k region with artillery and drones. A 30-year-old man was injured, and infrastructure, a recreation center, a gas pipeline and a power line were damaged.

A Slovak citizen was detained while trying to illegally cross the border. He had previously received a 5-year suspended sentence for “smuggling,” and now claimed that he had gone to the forest to pick mushrooms.

Ukrainian military captured at least 250 Russian conscripts during an operation in the Kursk region of Russia. More than 300 Russian prisoners of war, most of them young conscripts, are being held in a prison in northeastern Ukraine.

An unfinished 9-storey building in Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, was damaged by enemy shelling. At least 3 people were injured and the rescue operation is ongoing.

Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said that the funds raised for the restoration of Okhmatdyt were not used. After the tender procedures are completed, the restoration of the damaged hospital building will begin.

Russians continue to use the Kinburn Spit to shell the southern regions of Ukraine. This is blocking mine countermeasures in the area and the exit of 60 ships from Mykolaiv port.

Oleksandra Mulkevych, who was killed by a Russian drone strike, was buried at the Baikove cemetery. In her posthumous letter, she wrote about the honor of dying for Ukraine.

Law enforcement officers detained three people who organized the sale of child pornography involving a 12-year-old boy. The group earned about UAH 200 thousand in two months by selling the materials to foreigners via social media.

The head of the Ministry of Social Policy announced plans to replace the subsistence minimum with an individual social payment. The new system will take into account family composition and will be provided for disability care and support for people facing poverty.

Hot weather is expected in Ukraine on August 18, with temperatures reaching 35-36° in the south. In some places, there may be short-term rains and thunderstorms, especially in the western and central regions.

A series of explosions were heard in Kharkiv, as reported by the media. It is worth noting that no alert was issued in the region, and the Air Force did not warn of threats.

a Russian strike with an Iskander-K missile damaged 5 high-rise buildings and a shopping center in Sumy region. More than 500 windows were smashed and 15 cars were damaged. An aid center for the affected residents was set up.

In Gostomel, Kyiv region, children found a grenade on a playground. The parents noticed the danger in time and called the State Emergency Service, which seized the F-1 hand grenade.

An aid headquarters is set up in Sumy after a rocket attack on a residential area. Five high-rise buildings, 15 cars and a shopping center were damaged. The center provides advice on how to apply for financial aid.

The Prosecutor General's Office has launched an investigation into the dissemination of a video of the beheading of a suspected Ukrainian serviceman. Investigators of the SBU Main Investigation Department are taking urgent actions to verify the information and related circumstances.

The German government will not provide additional financial support to Ukraine due to the lack of funds in the budget. Previously planned payments and arms transfers will continue, but new applications will not be approved.

Oleksandr Fedorenko won silver in the individual kayak cross race at the European Youth Rowing Slalom Championships in Krakow. This is Ukraine's first medal in this discipline at the continental championship.

Volodymyr Zhovnir has been suspended from his duties as CEO of Okhmatdyt until the inspections are completed.

An explosion was heard in Sumy. The Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat and urged people to take shelter in areas where an alert was issued.

Ukraine's Air Defense Forces have destroyed an enemy drone in the skies over Dnipropetrovs'k region. The successful interception was announced by the head of the regional council, Mykola Lukashuk, who thanked the military of the Vostok military group.

A queue of almost a thousand cars formed in front of the Kerch bridge from the Russian side. The waiting time is up to three hours, and traffic was blocked due to a drone attack.

An explosion was heard in Kryvyi Rih. The Air Force warned of the possibility of ballistic missile attacks from the east, and local authorities did not comment on the situation.

According to The Washington Post, Ukraine and Russia were preparing for talks in Doha to end attacks on energy facilities. The meeting was disrupted by Ukraine's invasion of the Kursk region.

Consumers in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhya and Sumy regions were left without electricity as a result of hostile attacks. Damage to gas pipelines left more than a thousand customers in four regions without gas.

Ukraine and Guatemala considered the possibility of strengthening economic cooperation, including the conclusion of a free trade agreement. Guatemala actively supports Ukraine in international initiatives and coalitions.